A freak accident that left a bike brake lever embedded in a mountainbiker's hand had hospital staff running - for their cameras.

Mary Lambie grabs a tent, hops on a bike and joins hundreds of others for an epic trip through Queensland.

New Zealand riders have enjoyed a day of unparalleled success at the world track cycling championships.

A cyclist was killed last night when he and a car collided on an East Auckland road - the latest in a series of serious cycling accidents.

The New Zealand cycling team go to this week's world championships with high hopes.